Crimes of Passion (1984) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Crimes of Passion1984

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What We Think

Crimes of Passion might be risqué and provocative, but it dodges the modern 'woke' pitfalls. Its focus is messy human desire, not box-ticking or re-education, more of an edgy 1980s oddity than a morality lesson.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Crimes of Passion is a wild Ken Russell film far more focused on psychosexual drama and character complexity than on identity politics. Characters are flawed, nuanced, and developed for their narrative roles, not for ticking ideological boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There are themes challenging traditional morality, especially regarding sexuality and religion, but these are presented as personal struggles rather than agenda-pushing. Masculinity and femininity are both showcased in complicated, flawed forms, without heavy-handed undermining.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The film explores a range of perspectives through its characters' conflicts and breakdowns. Alternative and traditional views are present, not just mocked or villainized, making it refreshingly pluralistic compared to modern fare.

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